Learning Support and Care Assistant

Shorefields; Colchester; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Layer-de-la-Haye Primary School in Colchester is seeking a Part-time Learning Support Assistant to join our team. The role is 32.5 hours per week, 8.30am-3.30pm, Monday to Friday, term time only (including non pupil days), with permanent contract.

Starting date 02/11/2026. Grade Pay Scale 3-4 within points 6-9, depending on experience. You will be calm, caring and adaptable, support pupils with SEND, and contribute to safeguarding, assessment, planning and learning activities.

Qualifications

• Be calm, caring and adaptable.
• Have experience in supporting pupils with SEND.
• Be passionate about children and their learning.
• Have high expectations of achievement and behaviour.
• Show a commitment for the school's vision and its promotion of our school values.
• Be able to develop, nurture and model positive adult and peer relationships.
• Be able to engage and motivate children to learn, building on the strengths and resources of the child.
• Be able to contribute to assessment, planning, monitoring and evaluations.
• Be committed to the safeguarding of all children.

Skills

Calm

Caring

Adaptable

SEND experience

Passion for learning

High expectations

Vision & values

Positive relationships

Motivation & learning

Assessment & planning

Safeguarding

Job description

Position Start Date: 02/11/2026 Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 01/11/2026 Midnight Date of Interviews: TBC

Layer -de-la-Haye Primary school are looking to appoint a Part time Learning Support Assistant to join our team.

This role is for 32.5 hours per week 8.30am-3:30pm Monday - Friday, term time only (inc non pupil days)

Grade: Pay scale 3-4 within the point range 6-9 (depending on experience)

• Be calm, caring and adaptable
• Have experience in supporting pupils with SEND
• Be passionate about children and their learning
• Have high expectations of achievement and behaviour
• Show a commitment for the school's vision and its promotion of our school values
• Be able to develop, nurture and model positive adult and peer relationships
• Be able to engage and motivate children to learn, building on the strengths and resources of the child
• Be able to contribute to assessment, planning, monitoring and evaluations
• Be committed to the safeguarding of all children.

In return we can offer:

• A highly professional, dedicated staff team
• A supportive and friendly community
• A commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of all children.

All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical clearance and satisfactory references. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. To arrange a visit please contact the school office [e-mail]

Interviews TBC

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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Donna Gaffney
High Road
Layer-de-la-Haye, Colchester
Essex, CO2 0DS Telephone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

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